Chicken Parmeatballs

I have made and eaten several different kinds of party meatballs. Either with sausage or beef. Never chicken though. So here is a recipe I hope you will enjoy and make for your next party that you plan. These taste just like Chicken Parmesan!

CHICKEN PARMEATBALLS

1 pound of ground chicken meat ( you could use turkey )
3/4 cup of Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves of garlic crushed or pressed
1 small onion finely grated
2 tablespoons plus 1 cup of marinara sauce ( you can make your own or store bought )
1/2 tablespoon of dried Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley
2 tablespoons of fresh chopped basil
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1 large egg beaten
1 cup of shredded Italian blend cheese

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set the 1 cup of marinade and the shredded cheese aside for now. In a large bowl mix the other ingredients together but do not over mix the meat mixture. Then scoop out enough mixture to make a small meatball. Rough a tablespoon size. You can use a tablespoon scoop if you have one. Put your meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 16-18 mins till light brown. Take the meatballs out. Set your oven to broil. Drizzle the 2 tablespoons of marinara over each meatball and a little bit of the shredded cheese. Put back under the broiler. Broil for 2-3 mins till cheese is melted then serve with marinara. Enjoy these yummy meatballs!!!

Makes about 48 meatballs.